Gerry Carty
About Gerry Carty
Gerry Carty serves as the Senior Finance Business Partner for Global Programmes at Save the Children UK, a position he has held since 2017. He has a background in disaster management and cost recovery, with previous roles at Plan International and GOAL Ireland, and holds degrees in History, Archaeology, and Peace and Development Studies.
Current Role at Save the Children
Gerry Carty currently holds the position of Senior Finance Business Partner for Global Programmes at Save the Children UK. He has been in this role since 2017, contributing to the financial management and strategic planning of global initiatives. His responsibilities include overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supporting programmatic teams in budget management.
Previous Experience at Save the Children UK
Prior to his current role, Gerry Carty served as the Cost Recovery Manager at Save the Children UK from 2014 to 2017. In this position, he focused on optimizing financial recovery processes and enhancing the organization’s financial sustainability. His work involved collaborating with various departments to improve cost management strategies.
Experience at Plan International
Gerry worked at Plan International as a Disaster Management Senior Programme Officer from 2010 to 2012 in London, United Kingdom. His role involved managing disaster response programs and coordinating efforts to support affected communities. This experience contributed to his expertise in humanitarian finance and program management.
Background in Humanitarian Work
Before his tenure at Plan International, Gerry Carty was the Area Coordinator for GOAL Ireland from 2005 to 2009 in Sudan. His responsibilities included overseeing program implementation and managing field operations. This role provided him with significant experience in crisis management and operational leadership in challenging environments.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Gerry Carty holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History and Archaeology from University College Dublin, which he completed from 1998 to 2001. He also earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Peace and Development Studies from the University of Limerick in 2005. His academic background supports his professional focus on humanitarian work and development.